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England / East of England / St Albans / Clarence

About

Clarence ward is located in the northern part of St Albans, Hertfordshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. It is bordered by key routes like Harpenden Road and Sandpit Lane, providing easy access to the city centre and surrounding areas. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The ward is home to Clarence Park, a popular green space with sports facilities and a children's play area. St Albans City Hospital is also situated within the ward, serving the wider community. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to the city centre and nearby towns. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to the hustle of St Albans' central attractions.

Area overview

On average Clarence has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Clarence is £73,875 per year. There are 4 schools in Clarence: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clarence Population
8,181
Population density
5,140.1 per km²

Demographics

British
5,578
68.19%
Other White
801
9.79%
Pakistani
246
3.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
206
2.52%
Indian
201
2.46%
Total population: 8,180

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,334
41.98%
Owns outright
1,062
33.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
587
18.47%
Other social rented
80
2.52%
Social rents from council
51
1.6%
Total households: 3,178

Property prices in Clarence

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 in Clarence area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£883,500
Flats61£345,000
Semi-Detached26£795,000
Terraced48£682,500

10 years price trend in Clarence

All postcodes in Clarence

AL15LB

Cambridge Road

AL15NB

Ely Road

AL15NE

Longacres

AL15RU

Hedley Road

AL14TL

St Johns Court

AL15JF

Coach Mews

AL15JJ

Coach Mews

AL15LE

Cambridge Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.